Durrant Lowe
Mandeville
Summary
A highly experienced Chef with a passion for creating innovative recipes and menus. Proven track record of monitoring line processes to ensure quality, quantity and presentation consistency. Possesses strong knowledge of market demand and culinary trends to ensure successful menu development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Westin Hotel
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Supervisor Flaming Wok
Flaming Wok
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Propritor
Durrant Grab And Go
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Grew business by developing business plans, hiring staff and obtaining initial investments.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
De Carteret
Mandeville, Jamaica05.1981
Commercial Cookery - Certificate Iv IN Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Commercial Cookery - Certificate Iv IN Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hartford Community College
Hartford CT05.2003
Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Waste control
- Portion and cost control
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Dish preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Meal Preparation
- Customer service oriented
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food spoilage prevention
- Problem-Solving
- New Hire Training
Timeline
Chef
Westin Hotel
04.2023 - 10.2023
Supervisor Flaming Wok
Flaming Wok
07.2022 - 03.2023
Propritor
Durrant Grab And Go
01.2012 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
De Carteret
Commercial Cookery - Certificate Iv IN Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Commercial Cookery - Certificate Iv IN Commercial Cookery
Acumen Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hartford Community College
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